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South Korea completes deployment of Surion utility helicopter to Army
Yonhap News Agency reports: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The state arms procurement agency said Monday it has completed ...
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Iowa Helicopter Evacuations Amid Severe Flooding and Heatwave
Floodwaters have forced evacuations in parts of Iowa, necessitating helicopter rescues. This follows weeks of rain, coinciding with a heatwave affecting much of the US.
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Two Killed in Eastern Washington Helicopter Crash
Two men, identified as Ryan Sandvig, 68, and Mark Manteuffel, 63, died in a helicopter crash in Lincoln County, Washington. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the cause.
2024-06-18T04:17:52.723421-07:00
Airbus Commences Flight Tests of French Special Forces NH90 Standard 2
Airbus Helicopters has started flight testing the NH90 Standard 2 prototype for the French Army. This new configuration is tailored for special forces operations with delivery expected by 2025.
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South Korea Completes Surion Helicopter Deployment to Army
South Korea's state arms procurement agency has successfully completed the deployment of the Surion utility helicopters to its Army, marking a significant advancement in military capabilities.
Ukraine Eyes Australia's Retiring Tiger Helicopters
Following Australia's rejection of Ukraine's request for MRH-90 Taipan helicopters last December, Ukraine has now shown interest in acquiring Australia's retiring Tiger helicopters.
Iowa Helicopter Evacuations Amid Severe Flooding and Heatwave
Floodwaters have forced evacuations in parts of Iowa, necessitating helicopter rescues. This follows weeks of rain, coinciding with a heatwave affecting much of the US.
Vietnam-Era Huey Helicopter to Feature at Texas Medal of Honor Museum
A restored UH-1 Iroquois helicopter will be a key exhibit at the Medal of Honor Museum, set to open in March in Arlington, Texas. The aircraft, emblematic of the Vietnam War, will be displayed in the museum’s 31,000-square-foot gallery.
India to Acquire 156 Prachand Light Attack Helicopters
The acquisition aims to bolster operations in high-altitude regions, with armaments including Mistral missiles, FZ231 rocket pods, and a nose-mounted M621 cannon.
Leonardo Unveils AW249 Heavy Attack Helicopter at Eurosatory 2024
Leonardo introduced the AW249 heavy attack helicopter at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris. This new design, a significant advancement in Western combat helicopters, is central to the Italian Army's modernization efforts.
UEC Delivers VK-650V Engines for Kazan Ansat Helicopter Tests
On June 21, UEC supplied the first prototype VK-650V engines for the import-substituted Kazan Ansat helicopter, initiating critical flight testing under Russia's import-substitution program.
Two Killed in Eastern Washington Helicopter Crash
Two men, identified as Ryan Sandvig, 68, and Mark Manteuffel, 63, died in a helicopter crash in Lincoln County, Washington. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the cause.
Bell's First Flight of RCAF's Modernized CH-146 Griffon
Bell Textron Canada has successfully completed the first flight of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s modernized CH-146 Griffon under the Griffon Limited Life Extension project, enhancing avionics, cockpit displays, engines, and sensor systems.
Open Door, Loose Overalls Caused 2018 MD500D Crash: NZ Probe
New Zealand investigators stress the dangers of in-flight doors opening following a detailed examination of the 2018 fatal MD500D helicopter crash.
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